Aubrey Beardsley
1872–1898 · British · 22 artworks
Art NouveauAestheticismBlack ink drawingUse of negative spaceStylized figuresErotic and decadent themesIntricate patterns
artist bio
Aubrey Beardsley was a leading figure in the Aesthetic movement and a key contributor to the Art Nouveau style. His distinctive black ink drawings, often featuring erotic and decadent themes, made him a controversial yet influential artist of the late 19th century.
what you'll learn
Studying Beardsley's work allows students to explore the principles of Art Nouveau, including the use of flowing lines, intricate patterns, and symbolic imagery. Students can also learn about the power of line art and the impact of controversial themes in art.
related: Gustav Klimt, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
22 artworks
How Four Queens found Launcelot Sleeping
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The Abbe Fanfreluche
1895
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Venus between Terminal Gods
1895
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Lady with Cello
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Illustration for 'The Rape of the Lock' by Alexander Pope
1896
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The Beale Isoud at Joyous Gard
1894
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Sir Launcelot and the Witch Hellawes
1894
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The Toilet
1894
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The Lady with the Monkey
1898
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How La Beale Isoud Wrote to Sir Tristram
1892
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By Edgar Allan Poe
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The Battle of the Beaux and the Belles
1896
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How Queen Guenever Made Her a Nun
1894
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La Beale Isoud at Joyous Gard
1894
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Excalibur in the Lake
1893
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Mademoiselle de Maupin
1897
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The Slippers of Cinderella
1894
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How Sir Launcelot was Known by Dame Elaine I
1893
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How Morgan Le Fay Gave a Shield to Sir Tristram
1894
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How Queen Guenever rode on Maying II
1894
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The Lady with the Rose
1897
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Withered Spring
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